Standard Tuning
G: 3X543X
G7: 3X343X
C: X355XX
Cm: X3554X
Rhythm: Fingerpicking style, using thumb for lowest string and index, middle, and fourth
for the rest (there are some variations throughout the song; listen for exact notes):
G
E|--------------------|
B|----3-3-----3-3-----|
G|----4-4-----4-4-----|
A|----5-5-----5-5-----| x 2
D|--------------------|
E|--3-------3---------|
G7
E|--------------------|
B|----3-3-----3-3-----|
G|----4-4-----4-4-----|
A|----3-3-----3-3-----| x 2
D|--------------------|
E|--3-------3---------|
C
E|--------------------|
B|--------------------|
G|----5-5-----5-5-----|
A|----5-5-----5-5-----| x 2
D|--3-------3---------|
E|--------------------|
Cm
E|--------------------|
B|----4-4-----4-4-----|
G|----5-5-----5-5-----|
A|----5-5-----5-5-----| x 2
D|--3-------3---------|
E|--------------------|
Intro: G G7 C Cm
G
I've been sleeping far too long
G7
My bodies waking with a song
C Cm
It's late October and the leaves blanket the ground
G
And I see people hurry past
G7
They chase the sun that's fading fast
C Cm
It's late November and the cold is rolling round
G
My dear beloved
G7
When December comes I'll know just what to do
C
My dear beloved
Cm G
When December comes I know that all I'll need is you
G7 C Cm
G
I've no regrets I have no fear
G7
In the knowledge the you're always near
C Cm
My darling we could while away the hours
G
With stories of our future plans
G7
Of cottages down by the sand
C Cm
Of children and a home that we've made ours
G
My dear beloved
G7
When December comes you'll know just what I'll do
C
My dear beloved
Cm G G7
When December comes you know that all I'll need is you
C Cm G
you
G7 C
My dear beloved
Cm
My dear beloved
G
When winter winds are blowing fast
G7
You'll give me your coat in exchange for my heart
C Cm
A heart that's stayed hidden away for years
G
And we'll warm up by the fire side
G7
The place where first I called you mine
C Cm
And you promised there'd be no more need for tears
G
My dear beloved
G7
When December comes you know just what I'll do
C
My dear beloved
Cm
When December comes you know all I'll need
G
My dear beloved
G7
When December comes I know just what I'll do
C
My dear beloved
Cm
When December comes you know all I'll need
G G7
My dear beloved
C
My dear beloved
Cm G
All I need is you